Oil prices rose in early Asian trading as tensions between the US and Venezuela escalated, according to a research note from analysts at Nanhua Futures. They cited S&P data showing a decline in tanker traffic to Venezuela, which could tighten supply flows and improve market sentiment.Analysts believe this geopolitical risk has the potential to support oil prices in the short term, while investors will monitor developments in US-Venezuela relations for potential triggers for further price movements. During the session, the front-month WTI contract rose 0.7% to $57.13 per barrel, and the...
Gold prices recovered on Wednesday (5/28) as the Federal Reserve revealed in the minutes of its May 6-7 meeting that it sees rising inflation and unemployment risks due to the trade war.
The price of silver (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday (5/28). Silver was traded at $33.39 per troy ounce, up around 0.38% compared to yesterday's price at $33.27. Meanwhile, the weakening US Dollar (USD) was the driving force behind today's silver movement. Geopolitical instability or fears of a recession could cause silver prices to rise due to its status as a safe asset, although at a lower level than gold. In addition, investors are preparing for the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation index data, the US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index excluding food and energy, which...
Gold rose on Wednesday as investors bought the dip after a decline in the previous session, while the market awaited the minutes of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting and economic data for insight into the outlook for U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $3,320.58 an ounce, as of 0853 GMT. Bullion fell below the $3,300 level and hit a low of $3,285.19 in the previous session. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver rose slightly after a two-day decline, as the market remains in wait-and-see mode despite data showing improving economic sentiment and signs of progress in trade talks, but the FOMC Minutes are still the reference. As of this writing, Silver is at $33,267 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold edged up at the start of Asian trading on Wednesday (05/28) after a two-day decline, as markets remained in wait-and-see mode despite data showing improving economic sentiment and signs of progress in trade talks. Investors are now gearing up for the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, the US personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy, due out on Friday. Source: Newsmaker.id